In the 'separating funnel technique', two liquids that do not dissolve very well in each other can be separated by taking advantage of their unequal density. A mixture of oil and water can be separated by this technique.
The two liquids in the mixture have different densities, making the heavier liquid settle at the base of the container. A funnel with a tap at the spout is placed inside a beaker. The mixture is poured into the funnel and allowed to settle. Soon, the oil, which is heavier, settles at the base, with the water on top of it. The tap is opened to allow the oil to pass, and closed as soon as the water reached the spout.
What does the 'separating funnel technique' take advantage of to separate two liquids?